Angela d - Tutor in Sunninghill
Hello! I am a patient, native English speaker with a passion for languages and a talent for communicating complex information in an easy-to-understand way. As your tutor, I'll listen empathetically to your needs and fine-tune every lesson to ensure you get the most out of the class. As a professional musician and photographer, I'm able to use my creative strengths to plan fun and engaging lessons. I offer flexible hours. I hold a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Linguistics and Geography, and I have experience in tutoring children of varying ages and English skills in South Africa and Spain. I can't wait to meet you!
Tutor basics
Teaching places
Students Home, Public Place, and Online
Travelling distance
Angela will travel 10km from Sunninghill, Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa
Languages spoken
Angela speaks English
Experience
Au pair, JHB
Full-time au pair with girls (age 9 and 4). Homework tutoring with remedial child (age 9)
Volunteer tutor – Igqangi project
Full-time tutor for underprivileged high school students in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. Aided Grade 11 and Grade 12 students in preparation for their end of year exams.
Tutor at “My Academics”
Homework tutoring with children between 6 and 12 years old for Mathematics and English. Researched and planned activities for lessons according to the school syllabus. Received positive results in successfully raising children’s grades.
Au pair, Madrid
Full-time au pair for children: a 5-year-old girl and 12-year-old twins. Speaking conversational English with the children every daily. Activities and games with a 5-year-old child every afternoon.
Freelance Photographer
Expert in event |corporate | studio | mural | portrait photography Expert in editing and retouching photographs using Adobe Photoshop CS6
Musician
Lead vocalist, guitarist, percussionist for bands: Japan and I, Rambling Bones, The Shabs and a Jazz Duet called West of the Moon. Band management, bookings, marketing, organizing and planning of events and tours. Toured nationally around South Africa. Toured internationally (Spain – Primavera Festival, Switzerland, Germany, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic).
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Linguistics and Geography - Wits University
Other subjects (aside from above majors) within BA: French 1styr | Philosophy | Film Visual & Performing Arts | Service Learning in Adult Education & Training Achievements 2006 Academic Excellence Scholarship
Subjects taught
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General Maths & Science
I am passionate about Maths and Science, and I enjoy communicating complex information in an easy-to-understand way. Maths can be daunting, but with the right guidance, a student can gain confidence while improving results.
Angela teaches General Maths & Science at Primary School level(s)
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Geography
I chose to major in Geography at Wits University because I'm curious about our planet and its complex systems. During my classes, I use colourful visuals and videos to make the content fun and compelling.
Angela teaches Geography at Primary School level(s)
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English
I am passionate about languages, and I have experience teaching English to both South African and Spanish-speaking children. I'm creative and patient and will customise every lesson to suit your specific needs.
Angela teaches English at Primary School level(s)